Overview Christopher Gordon maintains a diverse casualty litigation practice with an emphasis on defending companies and individuals in cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, negligence, intentional torts, deceptive trade practices, premises liability, and products liability. Christopher also represents general contractors and subcontractors in construction defect litigation, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, structural, moisture intrusion, and workplace safety issues. In addition to his casualty experience, Christopher represents various business operations in a broad range of commercial disputes. |
Representative Experience
- Obtained a jury verdict for a tenant in a landlord liability lawsuit in Tarrant County where landlord wrongfully withheld tenant’s security deposit.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of local apartment complex owner and management company on stolen property claim brought by tenants.
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of company that sells motorized wheelchairs on personal injury claim brought by customer.
- Negotiated favorable settlements on behalf of numerous clients in matters involving property damage and personal injury.
- Advise insurers in connection with enforceability of various contractual provisions, including indemnity and limitation of liability provisions.
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Professional and Community Activities
- American Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
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Speeches and Presentations | Industry-Specific Biographies Education - St. Mary's University School of Law, J.D., 2010, St. Mary's Law Journal-Executive Board-Comment Editor, Staff Writer, Achievement Award 2008-2009
- Hardin-Simmons University, B.S., 2006, cum laude
Bar Admissions - Texas, 2010
- United States District Court Northern District of Texas
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